Rashin Kheiriyeh is an Iranian-American, award-winning illustrator/author, animator and painter who has 23 years of experience in publication and broadcasting. She has published over Ninety children’s books all over the world. She has received Fifty national and international awards such as Nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to children's literature. Anne Izard Storyteller's Choice Award, Sheila Barry Best Canadian picture book of the year, Sendak Fellowship Award, New Horizon Award (RAGAZZ I) of Bologna Book Fair, Italy, Golden Apple Award of Bratislava Illustration Biannual (BIB) and Crystal Simorgh Award of FAJR Film Festival, Iran. Rashin is the character artist of the most popular Iranian animation series called Shekarestan.